SEOUL -- South Korea halted broadcasting propaganda through loudspeakers in the border area with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Seoul's defense ministry said Wednesday.
The ministry said in a statement that this was a measure to fulfill President Lee Jae-myung's pledge to restore trust in inter-Korean relations and peace on the Korean Peninsula. (South Korea-Loudspeaker Broadcast)
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TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Wednesday maintained its overall assessment that the domestic economy is recovering moderately, while noting continued uncertainty due to U.S. trade policies.
This marks the third consecutive month the government has held the view since April. (Japan-Economic-View)
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KABUL -- Afghanistan remains one of the most heavily landmine-contaminated countries in the world, with 6.4 million people still at risk from explosive remnants of war, according to a report released by the HALO Trust on Tuesday.
The organization warned that the country faces the danger of becoming "a forgotten humanitarian problem," calling on the international community to sustain support for demining efforts amid growing concerns over declining global attention. (Afghanistan-Landmine-Children)
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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan will inaugurate its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, on June 22, marking a significant step in regional connectivity and international trade expansion, Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said.
Addressing a press conference in the city of Multan, Punjab, on Tuesday, Abbasi said the new freight service is part of a broader initiative to modernize Pakistan Railways and boost revenue through expanded logistics operations. (Pakistan-Russia-Train)
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SINGAPORE -- The China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI), launched in 2015, exemplifies the strength of the Singapore-China partnership and their shared commitment to regional integration and innovation, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How said Wednesday.
Tan made the remarks at the CCI-New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor Trade and Financial Conference, one of a series of events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the CCI. The conference brought together government officials, industry leaders, and experts from Singapore, China, and other Southeast Asian countries. (Singapore-China-Connectivity) ■
